Carter Srewart?

[InTheIttaBenaHotSun]

Thought we were supposed to hear last week whether or not he'd be on campus this fall.

Does anyone know if his decision hinges on whether LA comes back for his Sr. season?

If so, why is that a factor?


Hail State! Hell Yeah!

 

[Go Budaw]

Thought we were supposed to hear last week whether or not he'd be on campus this fall.

Does anyone know if his decision hinges on whether LA comes back for his Sr. season?

If so, why is that a factor?


Hail State! Hell Yeah!

He’s fully expected to be at MSU in the fall. Whether he decides to stick around for the spring is another question altogether. I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

 

[dickiedawg]

He’s fully expected to be at MSU in the fall. Whether he decides to stick around for the spring is another question altogether. I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

This seems like a pretty definitive answer, can you source this? I saw someone on here not long ago say that might be the case.

 

[Go Budaw]

This seems like a pretty definitive answer, can you source this? I saw someone on here not long ago say that might be the case.

No source other than just message board hearsay. It’s also what makes the most sense, though. There is literally no reason for him NOT to come to MSU for at least the fall and see how he likes it. It’s a free ride, he can hang out / party a little bit, go undeclared and just take some really basic classes for the first semester (probably just 12 hours worth), and then go through fall camp with the team (although I don’t expect he will throw much if at all). The real decision doesn’t have to be made until the enrollment deadline for the spring semester.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

What would his other options be at that point?

 

[HD6]

If he's completely healthy, the decision that makes the most sense is go to JUCO and re-enter the draft next year, not waiting three years to do so.

 

[BassinDawg.sixpack]

What is the first day of classes?

 

[Arthur2478]

What is the first day of classes?

8/22

 

[thf24]

What would his other options be at that point?

Go to JUCO in the spring and reenter the draft next year.

 

[patdog]

Yeah, but if he's completely healthy, the Braves probably wouldn't have dropped him. Honestly, if it was me, I'd have taken the money and gone pro. Assuming he got offered the 40% minimum the Braves had to offer to get the compensatory pick next year, that's still better than 2nd round money.

 

[msstate7]

Yeah, but if he's completely healthy, the Braves probably wouldn't have dropped him. Honestly, if it was me, I'd have taken the money and gone pro. Assuming he got offered the 40% minimum the Braves had to offer to get the compensatory pick next year, that's still better than 2nd round money.

The braves offered that amount at least. Braves retained pick next season

 

[Go Budaw]

If he's completely healthy, the decision that makes the most sense is go to JUCO and re-enter the draft next year, not waiting three years to do so.

Exactly. But he doesn’t have to make that call until the spring enrollment deadline. He can of course decide to go JUCO in the fall if he wishes, but he doesn’t gain anything by doing that.

 

[57stratdawg]

But proving you're completely healthy in baseball isn't always so easy. I heard a GM on MLB Radio use Stewart as an example of why he's pushed for a Baseball Combine in the past. He said it was possible for players to hide injuries much easier in baseball, because they can refuse to meet with team doctors until after drafted. That results in some skepticism around GM's when it comes to injured prospects.

My point is, something spooked the Braves. I don't think it's as simple as saying 'I am no 100%' and everyone getting back into a bidding war over him.

 

[Go Budaw]

Yeah, but if he's completely healthy, the Braves probably wouldn't have dropped him. Honestly, if it was me, I'd have taken the money and gone pro. Assuming he got offered the 40% minimum the Braves had to offer to get the compensatory pick next year, that's still better than 2nd round money.

Well he obviously seems to think he is more healthy than the Braves think he is. We’ll see who is right. The best bet for him is to probably shut himself down until at least January, see how the wrist injury is at that point, and make a call then to see if he could be ready for a JUCO season or not. May require minor surgery for all we know, in which case it’s best to go ahead and get that out of the way.

The predicament that MSU is currently in is that there is no way he’s coming unless he isn’t capable of immediate contribution due to the health issues. So, even if he shows up, it will likely be 1 to 2 years down the road before he ever gets to pitch meaningful innings. So basically we have to tie up a 100% scholly for someone who we know probably won’t pitch until 2020. Some tough calls may have to be made by our staff....probably a couple of guys that we wanted to offer scholarships to in the Classes of 2019 and 2020 that would no longer be getting that money if Stewart decided to stick around.

 

[msstatelp1]

The braves offered that amount at least. Braves retained pick next season

And as was said earlier, they only offered that to keep the pick. If they hadn't been able to keep the pick how low would they have gone? Them going the absolute minimum they could go and keep the pick makes me think it's worse than Stewart thinks it is.

 

[Jwsjr]

i talked to a coach in the Braves organization that i know well. It was his impression that he would be at Vegas.....fwiw

 

[josebrown]

Go to JUCO in the spring and reenter the draft next year.

Saw where it was also discussed as a possibility he does nothing, and just prepares to workout for teams for the draft next year. So, I guess he's looking at three options at this point, but classes are beginning soon so if he's coming to State we should know pretty quick I'd imagine.

 

[engie]

Same GM that drafted Brady Singer in the second round out of high school then failed to sign him over shoulder concerns and a "failed" physical for the Blue Jays. And he never missed real time at Florida. I don't think you can know too much about Stewart either way at this point given that history. Obviously they saw something concerning -- but there's already a history of either misdiagnosing or prognosticating so far into the future that it can be considered a misdiagnosis. Stewart obviously doesn't think anything is actually wrong with him. Now -- he might last another year or two or a whole career and be fine. And he might throw a couple more games, have something in the wrist go snap, and never be a real prospect again. Obviously if he felt the latter was a real possibility, he would have just taken the money. But kids screw up in the draft all the time, so who knows.

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

Not sure why he would want to go to JUCO if his sole motivation is to enter the draft next spring. It would be more productive to stay home and rehab his injury. On the other hand if he wants to get his 4 year degree, rehab the injury and get development from the State staff going to State would seem the wise choice. If he tends to be injury prone then he better grab the money and run.

 

[engie]

He pitched and was 100% after the "injury". So "rehabbing" it isn't really a thing. There's more to the story I'm sure -- but as of now -- he's ready to roll. The concern is for how long he's ready to roll.